Decic Tuzi vs FK Liepaja prediction 15.07.2026 | UEFA Conference League

Dečić endured a disappointing finish to the 2025/26 Montenegrin First League campaign, losing four of their final five competitive matches before travelling to Latvia. That poor run has now extended to five consecutive defeats following the first-leg loss, with the Montenegrin side scoring just once during that spell.

Manager Ivan Brnović will nevertheless take encouragement from his team's performance in Liepāja. Dečić dominated possession (63%), registered 15 shots compared to Liepāja's 8 and forced several dangerous situations despite failing to convert their chances. If they can maintain similar control while being more clinical in the final third, they have every chance of turning the tie around.

There have been no major injury concerns reported ahead of the second leg, giving Brnović the opportunity to field his strongest available XI. Expect Dečić to adopt a more aggressive approach from the outset as they chase an equaliser on aggregate.

Liepāja arrive in Montenegro with a slender but valuable advantage after producing one of their most resilient European performances in recent years. Playing nearly 70 minutes with ten men, they defended compactly and made the most of one of their few clear attacking opportunities to secure victory.

The Latvian club have enjoyed a respectable domestic campaign and currently sit in the upper half of the Virslīga standings. Their defensive organisation has been a key strength throughout the season, and that resilience will again be vital in Tuzi.

However, Liepāja will be without defender Marvin Martins after his red card in the first leg. Apart from that suspension, the visitors have no significant injury issues and are expected to field a similar lineup, likely prioritising defensive solidity while looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.